Ford's Theatre: An American Education Experience

Shot of the theatre.

As many Americans know Ford's Theatre is the site of Present Lincoln's 1865 assassination. Since the reopening of Ford's Theatre in 1968 millions of visitors have come to tour the site and celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln .through this American experience. Not long ago I took a group of adult learners on a trip to the Ford's Theatre and was pleasantly surprised with how much each of us enjoyed the experience.

Walking tour group.

Ford's theatre has a walking tour of the museum that allows you the opportunity to revisit the life of Abraham Lincoln. The museum combines historical artifacts with interactive exhibits. My favorite part of the museum is a hallway leading to Ford's theatre which takes you on an hour by hour schedule of the events of both John Wilkes Booth and President Lincoln on the day of the Lincoln assassination. Throughout the walking tour you really understand all of the planning that went into this assassination and the events that led up to it. I also found the conspiracy and conspirator room very interesting. In this room you learn of the individuals who conspired in this assassination and each role that led to the assassination and the getaway. There are also several videos of Lincoln giving various speeches and meeting with Abolisionist, Frederick Douglas.

Washington Booth, where Lincoln was shot and assassinated.

The Ford's Theatre is definitely a great place for history lovers or if you are interested in a good conspiracy theory. You can view the gun used to shoot Lincoln as well as the bloody pillow President Lincoln laid his head on. Check out the site and get your tickets to the museum. Or go view a show at Ford's theatre and see the Presidential viewing booth (where Lincoln was sitting when shot)


--Krystal